The Dieting Dilemma:
The Atkins Diet, the Scarsdale Diet, the Beverly Hills Diet, the Grapefruit Diet, the Cabbage Soup Diet, the Sugar Buster's Diet -sound familiar? They all promise short-term dramatic results. However, fad diets like these are often very restrictive and monotonous, and they don't teach you how to permanently change your lifestyle to promote long-term healthy eating and regular physical activity.
Like many Americans, you've probably lost and gained hundreds of pounds over the years but find yourself fatter than ever. That's because dieting, done the wrong way, can lead to:
•A reduced metabolic rate - If you reduce your calories below 1,200 a day, your body's metabolism slows to conserve energy so you use only that amount of calories a day to maintain your weight. It's a survival mechanism we have inherited from our ancestors who experienced periods of "feast or famine."
•Lost muscle mass - Your body will hold on to fat until you absolutely need it for survival. With most diets, the weight you initially lose is typically from the loss of muscle and water. This loss of muscle mass is absolutely detrimental to your weight control efforts, because muscle is metabolically active tissue. It requires energy for its survival so when you lose muscle, you slow down your metabolism even further. In fact, for every pound of muscle you lose, you lose the ability to burn about 50 calories. Last time you dieted, you may have lost 15 lbs, but it's likely that six pounds of your weight lost was muscle. That means you may have lost the ability to burn 300 calories per day.
•Regain of fat weight - Because you've slowed your metabolism down by cutting calories and losing muscle on an unhealthy diet, when you stop dieting and return to your usual eating habits, weight regain is inevitable. And the sad part is not only have you gained the weight back, but you've gained it back as all "fat weight". Yes, you've actually made your body "fatter" as a result of dieting.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
A Letter From Dr, Jamie McManus, M.D.
February is American Heart Month—a reminder to all that, yes, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , someone has a heart attack every 25 seconds in America, and someone will die from a heart attack every minute! Pretty frightening statistics, given that many risk factors for heart disease can be significantly reduced with modest lifestyle changes.
Although some risk factors—such as age and family history—can’t be controlled, most risk factors can! Making healthful food choices, being physically active, losing weight if overweight, and supplementing your diet with key nutrients that promote heart health are strategies you can implement to improve and protect the health of the most important organ in your body—your heart.
Start by looking to improve your food choices: Try to eliminate fast foods, which, in general, deliver unhealthy amounts of saturated and trans fats, along with excessive sugar and calories. Make a commitment to eat more fiber-rich whole grains and legumes. Look to include more fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a couple of servings per week of omega-3-rich fish such as salmon. Limit your intake of sweets and watch for higher sodium content of many processed foods.
Be more active! Physical activity not only helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, it helps control your weight, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves blood circulation. If you’re among the two-thirds of Americans who are overweight, improving your diet and boosting your physical activity will help you lose those extra pounds—and also promote a healthy heart. Our Cinch® Inch Loss Plan is a comprehensive weight management program that is clinically tested† and helps to support metabolism.
When it comes to heart-smart supplementation, Shaklee OmegaGuard® is a great place to start! It provides a full spectrum of seven naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, including concentrated levels of DHA and EPA, the most beneficial omega-3s. OmegaGuard not only supports a healthy heart and cardiovascular system, it also supports healthy brain, vision, and joint function.* And I’ve got more good news! We’ve taken the same great OmegaGuard formula and repackaged in two new sizes.
For people who are not using an omega-3 product, we are now offering a 60-count bottle with the recommendation of taking two softgels per day, which will deliver 667mg of omega-3 fatty acids, or the equivalent of the American Heart Association’s recommendation for people who do not have heart disease. This will provide a lower-priced entry point for new consumers, in particular. Also, this is a perfect amount to add to Vitalizer as the combination of OmegaGuard+ Vitalizer will deliver over the 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids that my Health Science team and I recommend.
We are also happy to announce the addition of a larger bottle of OmegaGuard as we know many of you take more than the recommended three softgels per day—and it is perfectly safe to take up to 12 Omegaguard softgels per day for additional health benefits including supporting your heart. Our Health Sciences recommendations remain the same—and we now have a 180-count bottle. Be sure you start new users on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with this two-softgel serving of OmegaGuard today!
For additional heart-health support, don’t forget about our Cholesterol Reduction Complex and
CoQHeart®. Cholesterol Reduction Complex features a blend of plant sterols and stanols to
help naturally lower cholesterol levels.** CoQHeart features coenzyme Q10, a key nutrient
for cellular energy production, antioxidant protection, and healthy heart-muscle function.*
Combined with OmegaGuard, you have a power trio of products to address heart health from
several different fronts!
Be well,
Dr. Jamie McManus, M.D.
Chair, Medical Affairs, Health Sciences & Education
Shaklee Corporation
†In a 12-week preliminary study.
http://www.HealthyGreenandClean.com
Although some risk factors—such as age and family history—can’t be controlled, most risk factors can! Making healthful food choices, being physically active, losing weight if overweight, and supplementing your diet with key nutrients that promote heart health are strategies you can implement to improve and protect the health of the most important organ in your body—your heart.
Start by looking to improve your food choices: Try to eliminate fast foods, which, in general, deliver unhealthy amounts of saturated and trans fats, along with excessive sugar and calories. Make a commitment to eat more fiber-rich whole grains and legumes. Look to include more fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a couple of servings per week of omega-3-rich fish such as salmon. Limit your intake of sweets and watch for higher sodium content of many processed foods.
Be more active! Physical activity not only helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, it helps control your weight, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves blood circulation. If you’re among the two-thirds of Americans who are overweight, improving your diet and boosting your physical activity will help you lose those extra pounds—and also promote a healthy heart. Our Cinch® Inch Loss Plan is a comprehensive weight management program that is clinically tested† and helps to support metabolism.
When it comes to heart-smart supplementation, Shaklee OmegaGuard® is a great place to start! It provides a full spectrum of seven naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, including concentrated levels of DHA and EPA, the most beneficial omega-3s. OmegaGuard not only supports a healthy heart and cardiovascular system, it also supports healthy brain, vision, and joint function.* And I’ve got more good news! We’ve taken the same great OmegaGuard formula and repackaged in two new sizes.
For people who are not using an omega-3 product, we are now offering a 60-count bottle with the recommendation of taking two softgels per day, which will deliver 667mg of omega-3 fatty acids, or the equivalent of the American Heart Association’s recommendation for people who do not have heart disease. This will provide a lower-priced entry point for new consumers, in particular. Also, this is a perfect amount to add to Vitalizer as the combination of OmegaGuard+ Vitalizer will deliver over the 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids that my Health Science team and I recommend.
We are also happy to announce the addition of a larger bottle of OmegaGuard as we know many of you take more than the recommended three softgels per day—and it is perfectly safe to take up to 12 Omegaguard softgels per day for additional health benefits including supporting your heart. Our Health Sciences recommendations remain the same—and we now have a 180-count bottle. Be sure you start new users on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with this two-softgel serving of OmegaGuard today!
For additional heart-health support, don’t forget about our Cholesterol Reduction Complex and
CoQHeart®. Cholesterol Reduction Complex features a blend of plant sterols and stanols to
help naturally lower cholesterol levels.** CoQHeart features coenzyme Q10, a key nutrient
for cellular energy production, antioxidant protection, and healthy heart-muscle function.*
Combined with OmegaGuard, you have a power trio of products to address heart health from
several different fronts!
Be well,
Dr. Jamie McManus, M.D.
Chair, Medical Affairs, Health Sciences & Education
Shaklee Corporation
†In a 12-week preliminary study.
http://www.HealthyGreenandClean.com
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Importance of Good Hydration
Humans lose water throughout the day via breathing, persperation, urine and bowel movements. As little as a two percent reduction in hydration begins to impair every physiological function. In order for the body to function optimally, this water needs to be replaced by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water.
Why is water important? Water plays a crucial role in every physiological function in the body. It helps flush toxins out of vital organs and carries nutrients from food to cells for energy. Water also regulates hormones, body temperature and the digestive process (preventing constipation). Joints, skin and internal organs depend on water to function properly.
Proper Hydration. When someone is properly hydrated their urine should be clear and relatively oder-free. Dark yellow or cloudy urine is often a sign of dehydration. Another sign of dehydration is thirst. If a person drinks water only when thirsty, he or she may not be drinking enough. Additional signs of dehydration include: dry mouth, headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, inability to consentrate, dizziness and nausea.
How much to drink? How much water a person needs to drink per day depends on several factors, including exercise, the environment, injury or illness, and pregnancy or breast feeding. In addition, food contributes roughly 20% to overall hydration needs. Although specific recommendations vary among organizations, it is generally accepted that if an adult consumes two liters - or a little more than eight cups of water daily in addition to a normal diet, this satisfies hydration needs.
Instances where more water may need to be consumed include before, during, and after excersise, exercising in hot weather, if you are ill or injured, or during pregnancy or breast feeding. Sports drinks that contain sodium or potassium (electrolytes) are generally only necessary when exercising vigorously for an hour or more. Beware of the high caloric count in sports drinks. Even drinks that claim to have only 10 calories per serving often have two or three servings per bottle.
While caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and soda do count towards hydration, water is still the best choice because it is stimulant and calorie free.
Ways to increase daily water intake:
Carry a large water bottle and drink from it throughout the day.
Drink a full glass of water with each meal or snack.
Drink a full glass of water whenever taking medication.
Drink water before, during and after exercise.
Add a slice of lemon, lime or a handfull of raspberries to water to add a little flavor.
When drinking alcohol, alternate every alcoholic beverage with a glass of sparkling water.
When drinking juice, fill half the glass with juice and top it off with water.
http://www.healthygreenandclean.com
Why is water important? Water plays a crucial role in every physiological function in the body. It helps flush toxins out of vital organs and carries nutrients from food to cells for energy. Water also regulates hormones, body temperature and the digestive process (preventing constipation). Joints, skin and internal organs depend on water to function properly.
Proper Hydration. When someone is properly hydrated their urine should be clear and relatively oder-free. Dark yellow or cloudy urine is often a sign of dehydration. Another sign of dehydration is thirst. If a person drinks water only when thirsty, he or she may not be drinking enough. Additional signs of dehydration include: dry mouth, headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, inability to consentrate, dizziness and nausea.
How much to drink? How much water a person needs to drink per day depends on several factors, including exercise, the environment, injury or illness, and pregnancy or breast feeding. In addition, food contributes roughly 20% to overall hydration needs. Although specific recommendations vary among organizations, it is generally accepted that if an adult consumes two liters - or a little more than eight cups of water daily in addition to a normal diet, this satisfies hydration needs.
Instances where more water may need to be consumed include before, during, and after excersise, exercising in hot weather, if you are ill or injured, or during pregnancy or breast feeding. Sports drinks that contain sodium or potassium (electrolytes) are generally only necessary when exercising vigorously for an hour or more. Beware of the high caloric count in sports drinks. Even drinks that claim to have only 10 calories per serving often have two or three servings per bottle.
While caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and soda do count towards hydration, water is still the best choice because it is stimulant and calorie free.
Ways to increase daily water intake:
Carry a large water bottle and drink from it throughout the day.
Drink a full glass of water with each meal or snack.
Drink a full glass of water whenever taking medication.
Drink water before, during and after exercise.
Add a slice of lemon, lime or a handfull of raspberries to water to add a little flavor.
When drinking alcohol, alternate every alcoholic beverage with a glass of sparkling water.
When drinking juice, fill half the glass with juice and top it off with water.
http://www.healthygreenandclean.com
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Love That Leucine!
The Cinch Inch-Loss Plan addresses one of the primary reasons why most diets fail and provides you the tools you need to lose quality weight from fat, not muscle. It's not another fad diet program. It's been specifically designed to help you successfully reach your desirable body weight while preserving your lean body mass (muscle).*
To help you preserve lean body mass*, the Cinch Inch Loss Plan provides products powered by leucine. What's leucine? It's an essential amino acid and a member of the branched chain amino acid family that also includes isolucine and valine. The body uses amino acids to make proteins. However recent scientific research indicates that leucine may play a special role in weight loss. That's because once absorbed from protein foods you eat, leucine travels directly to muscle tissue where it acts as a signal for protein synthesis. This increase in protein synthesis serves to offset the increase in protein breakdown that naturally occurs as a result of calorie restriction or dieting.
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As a result, leucine helps you preserve muscle mass while you lose weight from fat.* Holding on to your muscle mass while you lose weight also helps protect you from the drop in metabolic rate that typically occurs with most diets. And keeping your metabolic rate from dropping helps you break the cycle of perpetual dieting.
*Based on results from a preliminary 12-week study.
http://www.cinchplan.com/bud-and-judith
To help you preserve lean body mass*, the Cinch Inch Loss Plan provides products powered by leucine. What's leucine? It's an essential amino acid and a member of the branched chain amino acid family that also includes isolucine and valine. The body uses amino acids to make proteins. However recent scientific research indicates that leucine may play a special role in weight loss. That's because once absorbed from protein foods you eat, leucine travels directly to muscle tissue where it acts as a signal for protein synthesis. This increase in protein synthesis serves to offset the increase in protein breakdown that naturally occurs as a result of calorie restriction or dieting.
http://www.cinchplan.com/bud-and-judith
As a result, leucine helps you preserve muscle mass while you lose weight from fat.* Holding on to your muscle mass while you lose weight also helps protect you from the drop in metabolic rate that typically occurs with most diets. And keeping your metabolic rate from dropping helps you break the cycle of perpetual dieting.
*Based on results from a preliminary 12-week study.
http://www.cinchplan.com/bud-and-judith
Friday, February 4, 2011
Get The Skinny On Me Gettin' Skinny
I need to lose a lot of weight.
I do not have a choice.
I got quite a scare this week.
I went to the doctor this week due to pain in my upper left arm.
I thought it might be heart related. ( my family has a history of heart problems ).
The doc did not think the arm pain was related to my heart but because I had not been to the doctor for quite awhile he ran an ECG. The ECG showed some abnormalities so he referred me to a cardiologist for a stress test.
The cardiologist ran another ECG.
He said rather than a stress test he wanted to do a cardiac catheterization as he suspected I might have some blockage in my arteries.
Sure enough he found one of my arteries was 80% blocked so they installed two stents to open up the artery.
So now I need to lose weight to keep this problem from recurring.
I have set a goal to lose 68 pounds over the next six months.
How am I going to lose this weight you ask?
I am going to use the Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Program.
http://www.HealthyGreenandClean.com
The Shaklee Cinch Plan is designed to help you burn off fat while retaining lean muscle mass and raising your metabolism.
I will be sharing my progress here on this blog over the next six months as well as information on the science of weight loss. I have lost three pounds already this week.
For more information on the Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Plan visit:
http://www.HealthyGreenandClean.com
Stay Tuned!
I do not have a choice.
I got quite a scare this week.
I went to the doctor this week due to pain in my upper left arm.
I thought it might be heart related. ( my family has a history of heart problems ).
The doc did not think the arm pain was related to my heart but because I had not been to the doctor for quite awhile he ran an ECG. The ECG showed some abnormalities so he referred me to a cardiologist for a stress test.
The cardiologist ran another ECG.
He said rather than a stress test he wanted to do a cardiac catheterization as he suspected I might have some blockage in my arteries.
Sure enough he found one of my arteries was 80% blocked so they installed two stents to open up the artery.
So now I need to lose weight to keep this problem from recurring.
I have set a goal to lose 68 pounds over the next six months.
How am I going to lose this weight you ask?
I am going to use the Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Program.
http://www.HealthyGreenandClean.com
The Shaklee Cinch Plan is designed to help you burn off fat while retaining lean muscle mass and raising your metabolism.
I will be sharing my progress here on this blog over the next six months as well as information on the science of weight loss. I have lost three pounds already this week.
For more information on the Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Plan visit:
http://www.HealthyGreenandClean.com
Stay Tuned!
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