Check out this new video for TaiSlim
http://www.gojihive.com/video/taislim-weight-loss
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
3 things to expect when wrapping
I wanted to cover this information since we are getting a lot of people wrapping, but unfortunately, sometimes they dont get the follow up I think is necessary. I make sure all of my customers have the knowledge they need to make an informed decision and all the instructions, etc. So below are the 3 things to expect document.
You’ll lose inches!
• The Ultimate Body Applicator is successful for the majority of users 90-95% get results with the first application.
• The Applicator should not be compared to or confused with diuretic products that temporarily cause water weight reduction. The Applicator converts "fat cells" to energy.
• Along with the Applicator, sensible eating habits are recommended for optimum results.
Nothing will happen!
• Although most begin to see improvements and inch loss after the first application, some may take up to 3-4 applications to achieve
optimal results. Those who are on medication and/or who have toxic systems (i.e., are not regular) may fit in this category.
• Inch loss is not the only benefit from the Applicator. It also defines, tightens, tones and firms the skin, and visibly enhances the body's contours. It also diminishes the appearance of cellulite and skin slackening. Improves the elasticity, moisturizes and vitalizes the skin, leaving it smooth and flexible, with a youthful and fresh
appearance.
You will GAIN inches!
• Don’t be alarmed…this is actually a good thing! The Applicator will cause the toxins in the body to get stirred up, which will initially cause the body to bloat and produce an apparent gain in inches.
• Drinking a large amount of water within the next couple of days following the use of the Applicator will allow the body to flush the toxins and many have then seen a significant inch loss as a result!
• If this is you, you are a perfect candidate for So Regular!
With the Ultimate Body Applicator, results are progressive. With each treatment you will be more pleased with your results. Your skin will look and feel smoother, younger, more toned, and tightened. A once a week application is recommended for continuous, progressive results and for ongoing maintenance. The more consistent and diligent you are in applying the Ultimate Applicators the better the results!
Additional It Works! Products are available to help the body by increasing metabolic activity, suppressing appetites, reducing fat and carbohydrate intake, looking younger and detoxification.
You’ll lose inches!
• The Ultimate Body Applicator is successful for the majority of users 90-95% get results with the first application.
• The Applicator should not be compared to or confused with diuretic products that temporarily cause water weight reduction. The Applicator converts "fat cells" to energy.
• Along with the Applicator, sensible eating habits are recommended for optimum results.
Nothing will happen!
• Although most begin to see improvements and inch loss after the first application, some may take up to 3-4 applications to achieve
optimal results. Those who are on medication and/or who have toxic systems (i.e., are not regular) may fit in this category.
• Inch loss is not the only benefit from the Applicator. It also defines, tightens, tones and firms the skin, and visibly enhances the body's contours. It also diminishes the appearance of cellulite and skin slackening. Improves the elasticity, moisturizes and vitalizes the skin, leaving it smooth and flexible, with a youthful and fresh
appearance.
You will GAIN inches!
• Don’t be alarmed…this is actually a good thing! The Applicator will cause the toxins in the body to get stirred up, which will initially cause the body to bloat and produce an apparent gain in inches.
• Drinking a large amount of water within the next couple of days following the use of the Applicator will allow the body to flush the toxins and many have then seen a significant inch loss as a result!
• If this is you, you are a perfect candidate for So Regular!
With the Ultimate Body Applicator, results are progressive. With each treatment you will be more pleased with your results. Your skin will look and feel smoother, younger, more toned, and tightened. A once a week application is recommended for continuous, progressive results and for ongoing maintenance. The more consistent and diligent you are in applying the Ultimate Applicators the better the results!
Additional It Works! Products are available to help the body by increasing metabolic activity, suppressing appetites, reducing fat and carbohydrate intake, looking younger and detoxification.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Eating healthy around the world
I thought this was an interesting article.
Principles to Live By
In her book The Jungle Effect, Dr. Daphne Miller visited five countries in search of the world's diet secrets. Though the diets were vastly different, they did point to a list of universal principles: Eat fresh food; follow traditions like communal eating; get sugar from whole foods like fruits and whole grains; get salt from natural and unprocessed sources like fish; eat naturally raised meat and dairy; incorporate fats from whole nuts, seeds and grains; use fermented and pickled foods; and use spices when possible.
Okinawa, Japan
Miller traveled to Japan to better understand why levels of breast and prostate cancer were low and discovered that the traditional diet promoted excellent health. The Okinawans practice calorie restriction, which has been linked to improved longevity. They also load up on in-season vegetables like bok choy, mustard greens and kale. They drink green tea rich in antioxidants, eat whole soy like tofu and miso and get their fats and vitamin D from fish.
Cameroon, West Africa
In Cameroon, Miller wanted to explain the country's low colon cancer rate. She concluded that the diet--which consists largely of fiber, fermented foods, wild greens and healthy fats, and rarely includes meat--is essential to cancer prevention. The reasons? Whole grains, vegetables and other fiber-rich foods have been shown to positively affect colon cancer risk. Fermented foods like yogurt and pickles provide beneficial bacteria for the gut. Wild greens and healthy fats found in fish, nuts and unrefined cooking oil may also be protective.
Iceland
Are omega-3 fats essential to preventing depression? That's what Miller concluded when she visited Iceland, a country known for its bleak winters but where depression rates are low. The Icelandic diet, which includes fish as a staple, is rich in omega-3 fats. Other sources of the healthy fats are pasture-raised lamb and wild game. To further support brain health, Icelanders also consume plenty of antioxidants in black tea, vegetables, wild berries and whole grains like barley and rye.
Crete, Greece
The Mediterranean is famed for its healthy cuisine, so it may come as no surprise that Grecians have fewer cases of heart disease. When Miller set out to learn why, she found that staples, including virgin olive oil, greens like arugula and Swiss chard, carbohydrates like chickpeas, lentils and whole-grain bread, and herbs like oregano, parsley and chives, are great for heart health. The traditional diet also minimizes meat consumption with no more than one red meat dish per week.
Copper Canyon, Mexico
In this very remote region of Mexico, Miller sought out the Tarahumara Indians, who have impressively low blood sugar and cholesterol levels. After studying their traditional diet, Miller found that Tarahumara benefited from a diet that emphasizes slow-release foods, sending sugar into the bloodstream at a much slower rate than other foods. Their staples include whole corn, beans, squash, jicama and cumin. While the Tarahumara have struggled with poverty-related malnutrition, Miller says that the slow-releasing carbohydrates help prevent an overproduction of insulin and aid in maintaining blood sugar levels.
Principles to Live By
In her book The Jungle Effect, Dr. Daphne Miller visited five countries in search of the world's diet secrets. Though the diets were vastly different, they did point to a list of universal principles: Eat fresh food; follow traditions like communal eating; get sugar from whole foods like fruits and whole grains; get salt from natural and unprocessed sources like fish; eat naturally raised meat and dairy; incorporate fats from whole nuts, seeds and grains; use fermented and pickled foods; and use spices when possible.
Okinawa, Japan
Miller traveled to Japan to better understand why levels of breast and prostate cancer were low and discovered that the traditional diet promoted excellent health. The Okinawans practice calorie restriction, which has been linked to improved longevity. They also load up on in-season vegetables like bok choy, mustard greens and kale. They drink green tea rich in antioxidants, eat whole soy like tofu and miso and get their fats and vitamin D from fish.
Cameroon, West Africa
In Cameroon, Miller wanted to explain the country's low colon cancer rate. She concluded that the diet--which consists largely of fiber, fermented foods, wild greens and healthy fats, and rarely includes meat--is essential to cancer prevention. The reasons? Whole grains, vegetables and other fiber-rich foods have been shown to positively affect colon cancer risk. Fermented foods like yogurt and pickles provide beneficial bacteria for the gut. Wild greens and healthy fats found in fish, nuts and unrefined cooking oil may also be protective.
Iceland
Are omega-3 fats essential to preventing depression? That's what Miller concluded when she visited Iceland, a country known for its bleak winters but where depression rates are low. The Icelandic diet, which includes fish as a staple, is rich in omega-3 fats. Other sources of the healthy fats are pasture-raised lamb and wild game. To further support brain health, Icelanders also consume plenty of antioxidants in black tea, vegetables, wild berries and whole grains like barley and rye.
Crete, Greece
The Mediterranean is famed for its healthy cuisine, so it may come as no surprise that Grecians have fewer cases of heart disease. When Miller set out to learn why, she found that staples, including virgin olive oil, greens like arugula and Swiss chard, carbohydrates like chickpeas, lentils and whole-grain bread, and herbs like oregano, parsley and chives, are great for heart health. The traditional diet also minimizes meat consumption with no more than one red meat dish per week.
Copper Canyon, Mexico
In this very remote region of Mexico, Miller sought out the Tarahumara Indians, who have impressively low blood sugar and cholesterol levels. After studying their traditional diet, Miller found that Tarahumara benefited from a diet that emphasizes slow-release foods, sending sugar into the bloodstream at a much slower rate than other foods. Their staples include whole corn, beans, squash, jicama and cumin. While the Tarahumara have struggled with poverty-related malnutrition, Miller says that the slow-releasing carbohydrates help prevent an overproduction of insulin and aid in maintaining blood sugar levels.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Review of Itworks body Wrap
Take a look at the review of the wraps, and enter the giveaway
http://www.frommelissasdesk.com/2009/07/it-works-ultimate-body-applicator-review-giveaway.html
http://www.frommelissasdesk.com/2009/07/it-works-ultimate-body-applicator-review-giveaway.html
How Does The It Works Ultimate Applicator Work?
I am so glad you asked
I didn't think the darn things would work. Most 'inch loss products' are water loss, so you see in stores and in magazines how you can lose a quick few pounds to fit in your dress or jeans for the end of the week, but if you read the small print, it is only water loss, and it's NOT for the long term.
Our wraps are changing lives! We have some very resourceful people and information and this is the best description. After reading this, if you have any questions, please comment here
How Do The Ultimate Applicators (Body Wraps) Work?
Select herbs provide nutrients that penetrate cell walls and cause the lipids (fatty materials) inside the cells to be released into the lymphatic system. The fat is then circulated naturally and carried out through the normal elimination process of the body, resulting in natural and permanent inch loss (not temporary compression or water loss).
The Applicators don't work by making you sweat out water (dehydration or water compression). Again, the Applicators actually help to release fat, not lose water. (Water loss can be dangerous!)
We encourage you to DRINK lots of water to ASSIST flushing your body of excess fatty material. All of us have fat cells. It's the state of these fat cells that counts. They can expand and they can shrink. When you diet or work out, you don't lose fat cells; you lose the "subcutaneous fat" inside the cell.
The Applicator’s natural ingredients help to saturate the wall of the cell and work to release accumulated subcutaneous fat inside the cell (osmosis action). The excess substance liquefied by the herbs goes through blood circulation to the lymph system to excrete from the body. This is a normal excretion action that cleanses the excessive fatty substance from the body, and the excess material is flushed out through the lymphatic system, your normal elimination processes.
Your skin is your largest living and BREATHING organ of your body. Harmful air pollution, smoking, harmful ingredients from lotions, soaps, perfumes, dangerous cleaning chemicals, UV rays, and even the wind assault your body. Harmful chemicals get trapped in our fat cells. It behooves us to clean our body INSIDE and OUT by using The Applicator Cosmetic System. By shrinking your fat cells and reducing inches, you benefit from a more toxic-free body.
So in summary, our wraps are not a diuretic (like the water pills and products that give you very temporary results). They help you for the long term.
The wraps require no dis-robing...you can wrap your thighs, butt, back, arms, tummy, breasts (yes), and we even have chin and facial applicators.
The results are seen after 45minutes, continues to work on your body for 72hrs, and can last up to 2-6months depending on your diet habits.
If you are trying to lose 10lbs to 200lbs, if you are trying to reduce your breast size, your post-pregnancy weight, our wraps combined with our Defining Gel will get you there!
Contact us if you'd like to hear about our It Works! Loyal Customer Program, or to become an It Works! Distributor!
I didn't think the darn things would work. Most 'inch loss products' are water loss, so you see in stores and in magazines how you can lose a quick few pounds to fit in your dress or jeans for the end of the week, but if you read the small print, it is only water loss, and it's NOT for the long term.
Our wraps are changing lives! We have some very resourceful people and information and this is the best description. After reading this, if you have any questions, please comment here
How Do The Ultimate Applicators (Body Wraps) Work?
Select herbs provide nutrients that penetrate cell walls and cause the lipids (fatty materials) inside the cells to be released into the lymphatic system. The fat is then circulated naturally and carried out through the normal elimination process of the body, resulting in natural and permanent inch loss (not temporary compression or water loss).
The Applicators don't work by making you sweat out water (dehydration or water compression). Again, the Applicators actually help to release fat, not lose water. (Water loss can be dangerous!)
We encourage you to DRINK lots of water to ASSIST flushing your body of excess fatty material. All of us have fat cells. It's the state of these fat cells that counts. They can expand and they can shrink. When you diet or work out, you don't lose fat cells; you lose the "subcutaneous fat" inside the cell.
The Applicator’s natural ingredients help to saturate the wall of the cell and work to release accumulated subcutaneous fat inside the cell (osmosis action). The excess substance liquefied by the herbs goes through blood circulation to the lymph system to excrete from the body. This is a normal excretion action that cleanses the excessive fatty substance from the body, and the excess material is flushed out through the lymphatic system, your normal elimination processes.
Your skin is your largest living and BREATHING organ of your body. Harmful air pollution, smoking, harmful ingredients from lotions, soaps, perfumes, dangerous cleaning chemicals, UV rays, and even the wind assault your body. Harmful chemicals get trapped in our fat cells. It behooves us to clean our body INSIDE and OUT by using The Applicator Cosmetic System. By shrinking your fat cells and reducing inches, you benefit from a more toxic-free body.
So in summary, our wraps are not a diuretic (like the water pills and products that give you very temporary results). They help you for the long term.
The wraps require no dis-robing...you can wrap your thighs, butt, back, arms, tummy, breasts (yes), and we even have chin and facial applicators.
The results are seen after 45minutes, continues to work on your body for 72hrs, and can last up to 2-6months depending on your diet habits.
If you are trying to lose 10lbs to 200lbs, if you are trying to reduce your breast size, your post-pregnancy weight, our wraps combined with our Defining Gel will get you there!
Contact us if you'd like to hear about our It Works! Loyal Customer Program, or to become an It Works! Distributor!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Loyal Customers with Itworks
Be a Savvy Shopper ! Become a Loyal Customer and pay wholesale pricing:
* Purchase a minimum of 1 product for a minimum of 3 months in a row
*Orders can be changed every month
*No minimum dollar amount...just one product
* No registration fee
One box of (4) bodywraps costs $49 wholesale for Loyal Customers!
Wouldn't you invest $49 if you could lose several inches in just a few days?
Customer Loyalty Program
Get Your Products at Distributor Prices!
Save up to 45% by joining our Customer Loyalty Program
Recommended for:
People that do not wish to pay retail
People the do not want to become a distributor
People on a weight loss program
People on a body modeling program
People on a muscle defining (body building) program
People with cellulite (orange peel look)
People with slackened skin resulting from weight loss
Follow the link below and then click on button like the one below
Order Product and Join Customer Loyality Program
Customer Loyalty Perks
Not only do you receive your products at a deeply discounted price( up to 45% off), but now you receive 10% of wholesale prices in points.
After 6 months, you can redeem the points for products
Stay a loyal customer for a year and receive an extra 100 points
OR
Why Becoming An Independent Business Owner With "It Works" Is A Smart Move
Benefits of an It Works business:
* Unique & affordable product
* Category product cannot be purchased at the store
* High demand product ahead of a trend !
* No shelves full of product
* Business is fun; the products amaze people
* Impressive pay plan (increased in 2007 & 2008) with 4 ways to earn!
*Clients receive immediate results – 45 minutes
*50 Billion Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Industry!
*work from Home Part-Time/Full-Time with a Flexible Schedule!
* Established Yet New Opportunity with Unlimited Potential for New Members!
*Immediate Income & Long-Term Unlimited Residual Income!
* Work Your Biz Your Way - Success Systems for Online/Parties/Expos/More
Business Sign Up NOW -199.00 US
Here's what is included in this new $199 kit:
NEW! It Works! Green Padfolio Organizer
1 Look Younger, Live Longer DVD
1 FITworks! DVD
1 Product Catalog
1 FITworks! Meal Card
4 Party Flyers (including party postcard)
5 Ultimate Applicator Brochures
5 Applicator/Defining Gel "Butt" 5 x 7 Cards
2 Distributor Application Forms
2 Loyal Customer Carbon Order Forms
8 Ultimate Applicator Singles
FITworks! FREE for first month! ($29.95 value)
E-Office FREE for first month! ($10.00 value)
FREE Personalized Website!
$100 Product Credit voucher or $50 cash rebate when four new Loyal Customers are enrolled in the new Distributor's first 30 Days!
CAB and Fast Start Bonuses will remain the same!
sign up here
* Purchase a minimum of 1 product for a minimum of 3 months in a row
*Orders can be changed every month
*No minimum dollar amount...just one product
* No registration fee
One box of (4) bodywraps costs $49 wholesale for Loyal Customers!
Wouldn't you invest $49 if you could lose several inches in just a few days?
Customer Loyalty Program
Get Your Products at Distributor Prices!
Save up to 45% by joining our Customer Loyalty Program
Recommended for:
People that do not wish to pay retail
People the do not want to become a distributor
People on a weight loss program
People on a body modeling program
People on a muscle defining (body building) program
People with cellulite (orange peel look)
People with slackened skin resulting from weight loss
Follow the link below and then click on button like the one below
Order Product and Join Customer Loyality Program
Customer Loyalty Perks
Not only do you receive your products at a deeply discounted price( up to 45% off), but now you receive 10% of wholesale prices in points.
After 6 months, you can redeem the points for products
Stay a loyal customer for a year and receive an extra 100 points
OR
Why Becoming An Independent Business Owner With "It Works" Is A Smart Move
Benefits of an It Works business:
* Unique & affordable product
* Category product cannot be purchased at the store
* High demand product ahead of a trend !
* No shelves full of product
* Business is fun; the products amaze people
* Impressive pay plan (increased in 2007 & 2008) with 4 ways to earn!
*Clients receive immediate results – 45 minutes
*50 Billion Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Industry!
*work from Home Part-Time/Full-Time with a Flexible Schedule!
* Established Yet New Opportunity with Unlimited Potential for New Members!
*Immediate Income & Long-Term Unlimited Residual Income!
* Work Your Biz Your Way - Success Systems for Online/Parties/Expos/More
Business Sign Up NOW -199.00 US
Here's what is included in this new $199 kit:
NEW! It Works! Green Padfolio Organizer
1 Look Younger, Live Longer DVD
1 FITworks! DVD
1 Product Catalog
1 FITworks! Meal Card
4 Party Flyers (including party postcard)
5 Ultimate Applicator Brochures
5 Applicator/Defining Gel "Butt" 5 x 7 Cards
2 Distributor Application Forms
2 Loyal Customer Carbon Order Forms
8 Ultimate Applicator Singles
FITworks! FREE for first month! ($29.95 value)
E-Office FREE for first month! ($10.00 value)
FREE Personalized Website!
$100 Product Credit voucher or $50 cash rebate when four new Loyal Customers are enrolled in the new Distributor's first 30 Days!
CAB and Fast Start Bonuses will remain the same!
sign up here
How does the Body Applicator work to help lose Inches
Sounds too Good To be True? ….
HOW & WHY THE ULTIMATE APPLICATOR WORKS!
Food for the skin
Fountain of Youth for the skin
Enhances skin renewal, building new skin from underneath the deep layers
Detoxes lymphatic system
Makes you feel better
Tones, Tightens, Firms outer skin and fat cells
Decreases local inflammation
Average Inch Loss 1-10 Inches Per Application
Start seeing Results in as little as 45 Minutes
Continued Results Over 72 Hour Period
Complete Body Makeover in 30-90 Days
Results Last 2-6 Months then you just Maintain
Targeted Body Wrap- 11”x 22”
Easy to Use at Home By Yourself
Affordable-No Expensive Spa Visits
Safe Natural Herbs Work Synergistically together on a Cellular level
Not a Diuretic-You Will Need Water to Flush Fat & Toxins
Not Water Weight Loss- Actual Inch & Pound Loss!
Works Great for Both Men & Women!
The Tape Measure doesn’t lie, so try one!
HOW & WHY THE ULTIMATE APPLICATOR WORKS!
Food for the skin
Fountain of Youth for the skin
Enhances skin renewal, building new skin from underneath the deep layers
Detoxes lymphatic system
Makes you feel better
Tones, Tightens, Firms outer skin and fat cells
Decreases local inflammation
Average Inch Loss 1-10 Inches Per Application
Start seeing Results in as little as 45 Minutes
Continued Results Over 72 Hour Period
Complete Body Makeover in 30-90 Days
Results Last 2-6 Months then you just Maintain
Targeted Body Wrap- 11”x 22”
Easy to Use at Home By Yourself
Affordable-No Expensive Spa Visits
Safe Natural Herbs Work Synergistically together on a Cellular level
Not a Diuretic-You Will Need Water to Flush Fat & Toxins
Not Water Weight Loss- Actual Inch & Pound Loss!
Works Great for Both Men & Women!
The Tape Measure doesn’t lie, so try one!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Put a little 'Spice' in your life!
Thermogenic Spices
By Carla Burns, FITworks! Creator
FITworks is all about using real food to boost your metabolism naturally. By using the science of food induced thermogenics you can really rev up your metabolism. Here are some of the most potent bulge busters I know. They are listed in order of most effective for fat burning qualities. You can add these in any soup, salad, sandwich, or even on your eggs for a spicy change.
Cayenne Pepper - Oxford Polytechnic Institute proved that cayenne pepper stimulates the body's metabolism by approximately 20%. Cayenne also adds great zip to foods.
Hot Peppers - Dr. Henry at Oxford University proved that hot peppers were very effective at stimulating the metabolism by adding just 3 grams of chili peppers to a meal consisting of 766 calories. The peppers led to what Dr. Henry calls a diet-induced thermo effect. "It doesn't take much," he says, "but I caution that you must listen to your taste buds."
Mustard - British investigators added ordinary mustard to a meal, and the hot stuff caused average metabolism in 12 subjects to shoot up 25%! The subjects burned off an extra 45 calories in the next 3 hours. Mustard and hot sauces such as tobassco, caused one person to burn off 76 calories!
Green Tea (Iced or Hot) - Studies have shown that green teas that contain both Cannatic Extract and Gymnemic Acid, reduce absorption of sugar into the blood, and lessen the craving for sweets. More importantly, green tea inhibits the action of amylase, a primary digestive enzyme of carbohydrates, and therefore moves food more quickly through the digestive system, raising the metabolism quicker, and burning more calories. Green tea is best consumed before a meal to aid digestion. Other advantages include links to cancer prevention and health benefits for people with diabetes.
Chili Powder - Like all peppers containing capsaicin, chili powder is a powerful stimulant that raises your body’s temperature and helps you burn calories faster.
Cinnamon - Cinnamon, cloves, turmeric and bay leaves actually have drug-like properties that help us handle the sugar in sweets. These various spices help stimulate insulin activity, which means the body can process sugar more efficiently and therefore needs less insulin. Only a little cinnamon can stimulate insulin activity.
Ginger - An Australian study proved that ginger revs up the metabolism and burns off calories. Biochemists applied both fresh and dried ginger extracts to the tissue of animals and found that the spice induced tissues to use up more than 20% more energy than usual. Chinese herbalists prescribe ginger for weight loss, because of its warming ability. By raising body temperature, ginger helps stimulate the body’s fat burning mechanisms. It has also been proven in Ayurveda medicine (a medicine system from India aimed at balancing the body through diet, meditation, herbs and massage, so the body can heal itself), to help relieve arthritic pain. Slice up ginger root and eat it with stir-fry, or boil it and drink as tea, 3 times per day.
Garlic - Garlic heats up the immune system and is known for its healing properties for colds and flu. Garlic is another potent diuretic and an excellent weight loss aid.
Parsley - The ancient Greeks used parsley as an aphrodisiac and to enhance beauty and youthfulness. Today, parsley is primarily used to stimulate the circulatory system, increase energy and fight water retention. Most people also know it as a breath freshener. You can use parsley in any recipe.
By Carla Burns, FITworks! Creator
FITworks is all about using real food to boost your metabolism naturally. By using the science of food induced thermogenics you can really rev up your metabolism. Here are some of the most potent bulge busters I know. They are listed in order of most effective for fat burning qualities. You can add these in any soup, salad, sandwich, or even on your eggs for a spicy change.
Cayenne Pepper - Oxford Polytechnic Institute proved that cayenne pepper stimulates the body's metabolism by approximately 20%. Cayenne also adds great zip to foods.
Hot Peppers - Dr. Henry at Oxford University proved that hot peppers were very effective at stimulating the metabolism by adding just 3 grams of chili peppers to a meal consisting of 766 calories. The peppers led to what Dr. Henry calls a diet-induced thermo effect. "It doesn't take much," he says, "but I caution that you must listen to your taste buds."
Mustard - British investigators added ordinary mustard to a meal, and the hot stuff caused average metabolism in 12 subjects to shoot up 25%! The subjects burned off an extra 45 calories in the next 3 hours. Mustard and hot sauces such as tobassco, caused one person to burn off 76 calories!
Green Tea (Iced or Hot) - Studies have shown that green teas that contain both Cannatic Extract and Gymnemic Acid, reduce absorption of sugar into the blood, and lessen the craving for sweets. More importantly, green tea inhibits the action of amylase, a primary digestive enzyme of carbohydrates, and therefore moves food more quickly through the digestive system, raising the metabolism quicker, and burning more calories. Green tea is best consumed before a meal to aid digestion. Other advantages include links to cancer prevention and health benefits for people with diabetes.
Chili Powder - Like all peppers containing capsaicin, chili powder is a powerful stimulant that raises your body’s temperature and helps you burn calories faster.
Cinnamon - Cinnamon, cloves, turmeric and bay leaves actually have drug-like properties that help us handle the sugar in sweets. These various spices help stimulate insulin activity, which means the body can process sugar more efficiently and therefore needs less insulin. Only a little cinnamon can stimulate insulin activity.
Ginger - An Australian study proved that ginger revs up the metabolism and burns off calories. Biochemists applied both fresh and dried ginger extracts to the tissue of animals and found that the spice induced tissues to use up more than 20% more energy than usual. Chinese herbalists prescribe ginger for weight loss, because of its warming ability. By raising body temperature, ginger helps stimulate the body’s fat burning mechanisms. It has also been proven in Ayurveda medicine (a medicine system from India aimed at balancing the body through diet, meditation, herbs and massage, so the body can heal itself), to help relieve arthritic pain. Slice up ginger root and eat it with stir-fry, or boil it and drink as tea, 3 times per day.
Garlic - Garlic heats up the immune system and is known for its healing properties for colds and flu. Garlic is another potent diuretic and an excellent weight loss aid.
Parsley - The ancient Greeks used parsley as an aphrodisiac and to enhance beauty and youthfulness. Today, parsley is primarily used to stimulate the circulatory system, increase energy and fight water retention. Most people also know it as a breath freshener. You can use parsley in any recipe.
ItWorks Ultimate body applicator
All I can say is WOW.
I tried the Body Wrap on my tummy: and lost 5 inches.
http://www.itworks.net/losebywraps
I tried the Body Wrap on my tummy: and lost 5 inches.
http://www.itworks.net/losebywraps
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Had the surgery, now what??
We had the surgery, now some of us( me!) are getting to that stage that has got us to thinking: what about the excess?
Get Ready To Lose Unsightly Inches Effortlessly From Your Abs, Arms, Hips & Thighs. It's Time To Cleanse & Revitalize Your Body As You Tighten, Tone, Lift, & Firm And Transform Your Body.
It is true that you will lose inches in 45 minutes and continue losing for 3 days. You will keep the inches off for 2-6 months. The average person is losing between 1-3 inches in 45 minutes, and some are losing even more than that.
Would that jump-start your weight loss program? It would make you feel better, wouldn't it?
Take a look at my site, and take a look at the testimonials
Would you like to order at wholesale prices? Then join the customer loyalty program. You agree to a 3 month auto-ship and you can receive the products for almost 50% off. You only need to purchase 1 product to fulfill your commitment each month. After 3 months, you can cancel, BUT when you decide to order at a later time, you will receive the wholesale pricing.
• This wrap is all natural and it is: Not water loss but Actual Fat Loss . . .
• Fat and toxins are lost
• The Tape Measure doesn't Lie! As it
• Tightens, Tones and Firms Skin . . .
• Reduces Unsightly Fat and Cellulite . . .
• Immediate Long Lasting Results . . .
• Results last from 2-6 months
• Featured in the Emmy Gift Bags in 2007 and 2008, invitation only event.
• Featured at the Academy Awards in 2009, invitation only event.
• Easy, not messy and affordable made to use at homeTotal body make over possible if used over time
• No Pain, No Bruising, No Surgery . . .
• Wrap Your Abs, Back, Arms, Legs, and Double Chin, Too!!
http://www.itworks.net/losebywraps
It Works! has distributors and customers all over the U.S. and has launched in Canada in January 2009
The kit is $199
There are Endless Opportunities For Marketing Including:
Online
Newspaper and Magazine Advertising
Lucrative Home Parties
Expos
Tanning/Massage Salons and Day Spas
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day
KEY LIME MOUSSE
1 recipe Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk (recipe follows)
1/2 cup lime juice (Key lime is best)
Grated zest of two limes
One 8-ounce container Cool Whip OR 3 cups Splenda-sweetened whipped cream
Graham cracker or sugar-free cookie crumbs for garnish
SF Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 tablespoons softened butter
3/4 cup Splenda
1 cup powdered milk (dry)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For sweetened condensed milk:
Blend 1/3 cup boiling water, softened butter, powdered milk, and vanilla together with a hand mixer until thick and smooth. (I use it right away as this gets VERY thick when cold. If you do chill it, microwave for a couple seconds to lukewarm and stir. May need to thin by adding a couple tablespoons of milk.)
For mousse:
Whip together sugar free sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest.
Fold in the whipped topping or whipped cream.
Spoon into individual dessert dishes (or into a prepared crust.)
Garnish with graham cracker crumbs.
Makes six servings.
Per Serving: Calories 188; Protein 5 g; Fat 14 g; Carbs 8 g; Sugar 7 g; Sodium 160 mg
1 recipe Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk (recipe follows)
1/2 cup lime juice (Key lime is best)
Grated zest of two limes
One 8-ounce container Cool Whip OR 3 cups Splenda-sweetened whipped cream
Graham cracker or sugar-free cookie crumbs for garnish
SF Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 tablespoons softened butter
3/4 cup Splenda
1 cup powdered milk (dry)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For sweetened condensed milk:
Blend 1/3 cup boiling water, softened butter, powdered milk, and vanilla together with a hand mixer until thick and smooth. (I use it right away as this gets VERY thick when cold. If you do chill it, microwave for a couple seconds to lukewarm and stir. May need to thin by adding a couple tablespoons of milk.)
For mousse:
Whip together sugar free sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest.
Fold in the whipped topping or whipped cream.
Spoon into individual dessert dishes (or into a prepared crust.)
Garnish with graham cracker crumbs.
Makes six servings.
Per Serving: Calories 188; Protein 5 g; Fat 14 g; Carbs 8 g; Sugar 7 g; Sodium 160 mg
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Pi day
You know Pi, 3.14. well here are a couple of pi(es) for you.
SOUR CREAM LEMON TART
Filling:
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cup Splenda Granular
1 cup milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped (whip after measuring) OR 1 cup Cool Whip
Crust:
One pkg sf Vanilla Wafers or sf Pecan Shortbread cookies, crushed into fine crumbs (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup butter, melted
In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine cornstarch, Splenda Granular, and milk. Whisk continually until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch mixture into the beaten egg yolks. Rapidly whisk the tempered egg yolks into the cornstarch mixture. This will be very thick.
Return to medium heat and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. This will be very thick and will have big bubbles popping on the surface. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the cold butter until incorporated. Whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cover and cool completely. (This will be VERY thick when cooled.) Beat with a whisk to loosen up and gently stir in sour cream and whipped cream OR Cool Whip. Pour into prepared, cooled crust. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream and thin lemon slices, if desired.
While filling is cooling prepare crust. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With a fork combine the cookie crumbs, almond flour, and lemon zest. Stir in melted butter until incorporated. Pat mixture into a 9 or 10-inch tart shell or a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes or until just golden. Allow to cool on wire rack completely. Makes 10 servings.
Per Serving: Calories 182; Protein 3 g; Fat 10 g; Carbs 9 g; Sugar 2 g; Sodium 56 mg
Now for my hubby: his idea of Pi(e) like in having a slice
Cheese Crust Pizza
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 ounce (I used the kind in a can)
1/4 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pizza sauce
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
Assorted toppings: pepperoni, ham, sausage, 4 ounce can mushrooms, green peppers, bacon, ground beef, etc.
Dash of garlic pepper or garlic powder and some Italian seasoning for top of pizza
In a medium bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Whisk in eggs until mixture is well-blended and smooth. Add the parmesan and seasonings, then stir in the 8 ounces of mozzarella until completely moistened. Spread cheese mixture evenly in a well-greased 9x13" glass baking dish or lightly greased and lined with parchment paper (see note below). Bake at 375º 20-25 minutes or until evenly browned, but not too dark. Let cool completely on a wire rack. When nearly cooled, take a metal spatula and carefully pry up the edges to loosen from pan. Ease the spatula under the whole crust to loosen. Keep crust in the pan. This makes it easier to remove the finished pizza later. Refrigerate, uncovered, until shortly before serving time.
Spread chilled crust with pizza sauce, then cheese and toppings of your choice. Lightly sprinkle with seasonings of your choice. Bake at 375º about 15-20 minutes or until toppings are bubbly. Let stand a few minutes before cutting.
I don't recommend making this in a metal baking pan as it will stick making the pizza very difficult to remove and the pan very hard to clean.
I think I may have discovered the secret to a crispy crust. I left the baked crust uncovered in the refrigerator for several hours. I think that allowed it to dry out a bit so that it became crisp during the second baking with the toppings. I was able to pick the pizza up in my hands.
NOTE: If you lightly grease the pan and line it with parchment paper, you'll have no trouble removing the pizza from the pan later. Greasing the pan makes the parchment stick to it so you can easily spread the crust batter.
Number of Servings: Makes 8 servings
Carbs per serving - include all nutritional information if known: Per Serving: 304 Calories; 25g Fat; 17g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Effort (Easy, Average, Difficult): Average
Source: www.genaw.com/lowcarb
SOUR CREAM LEMON TART
Filling:
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cup Splenda Granular
1 cup milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped (whip after measuring) OR 1 cup Cool Whip
Crust:
One pkg sf Vanilla Wafers or sf Pecan Shortbread cookies, crushed into fine crumbs (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup butter, melted
In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine cornstarch, Splenda Granular, and milk. Whisk continually until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch mixture into the beaten egg yolks. Rapidly whisk the tempered egg yolks into the cornstarch mixture. This will be very thick.
Return to medium heat and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. This will be very thick and will have big bubbles popping on the surface. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the cold butter until incorporated. Whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cover and cool completely. (This will be VERY thick when cooled.) Beat with a whisk to loosen up and gently stir in sour cream and whipped cream OR Cool Whip. Pour into prepared, cooled crust. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream and thin lemon slices, if desired.
While filling is cooling prepare crust. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With a fork combine the cookie crumbs, almond flour, and lemon zest. Stir in melted butter until incorporated. Pat mixture into a 9 or 10-inch tart shell or a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes or until just golden. Allow to cool on wire rack completely. Makes 10 servings.
Per Serving: Calories 182; Protein 3 g; Fat 10 g; Carbs 9 g; Sugar 2 g; Sodium 56 mg
Now for my hubby: his idea of Pi(e) like in having a slice
Cheese Crust Pizza
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 ounce (I used the kind in a can)
1/4 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pizza sauce
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
Assorted toppings: pepperoni, ham, sausage, 4 ounce can mushrooms, green peppers, bacon, ground beef, etc.
Dash of garlic pepper or garlic powder and some Italian seasoning for top of pizza
In a medium bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Whisk in eggs until mixture is well-blended and smooth. Add the parmesan and seasonings, then stir in the 8 ounces of mozzarella until completely moistened. Spread cheese mixture evenly in a well-greased 9x13" glass baking dish or lightly greased and lined with parchment paper (see note below). Bake at 375º 20-25 minutes or until evenly browned, but not too dark. Let cool completely on a wire rack. When nearly cooled, take a metal spatula and carefully pry up the edges to loosen from pan. Ease the spatula under the whole crust to loosen. Keep crust in the pan. This makes it easier to remove the finished pizza later. Refrigerate, uncovered, until shortly before serving time.
Spread chilled crust with pizza sauce, then cheese and toppings of your choice. Lightly sprinkle with seasonings of your choice. Bake at 375º about 15-20 minutes or until toppings are bubbly. Let stand a few minutes before cutting.
I don't recommend making this in a metal baking pan as it will stick making the pizza very difficult to remove and the pan very hard to clean.
I think I may have discovered the secret to a crispy crust. I left the baked crust uncovered in the refrigerator for several hours. I think that allowed it to dry out a bit so that it became crisp during the second baking with the toppings. I was able to pick the pizza up in my hands.
NOTE: If you lightly grease the pan and line it with parchment paper, you'll have no trouble removing the pizza from the pan later. Greasing the pan makes the parchment stick to it so you can easily spread the crust batter.
Number of Servings: Makes 8 servings
Carbs per serving - include all nutritional information if known: Per Serving: 304 Calories; 25g Fat; 17g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Effort (Easy, Average, Difficult): Average
Source: www.genaw.com/lowcarb
Saturday, March 7, 2009
I love peanut butter and jelly
Who would believe you could get such a delectable cookie out of such a simple process and with so few ingredients? (That's right; there's no flour!) The not-too-sweet, deep nutty flavor — topped with a touch of fruit — is perfect for kids young and old. These cookies are so good that I need to remind you to limit yourself to one serving!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Start to Finish: 30 minutes Serves: 12 (2-piece servings)
Peanut Butter and Jelly cookies
Ingredients:
3/4 cup granular sugar substitute
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy trans-fat-free peanut butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar-free jam, any flavor
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer set on low for 3 minutes. Add peanut butter and baking soda. Mix on medium until dough comes together, about 30 seconds.
Form dough into 24 (2-teaspoon) balls and place on baking sheet 1 inch apart. Gently press your thumb into the center of each to make an indentation. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon jam.
Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
140 calories
11 g total fat (2.5 g sat)
7 g carbohydrate
6 g protein
1 g fiber
210 mg sodium
Prep Time: 15 minutes Start to Finish: 30 minutes Serves: 12 (2-piece servings)
Peanut Butter and Jelly cookies
Ingredients:
3/4 cup granular sugar substitute
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy trans-fat-free peanut butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar-free jam, any flavor
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer set on low for 3 minutes. Add peanut butter and baking soda. Mix on medium until dough comes together, about 30 seconds.
Form dough into 24 (2-teaspoon) balls and place on baking sheet 1 inch apart. Gently press your thumb into the center of each to make an indentation. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon jam.
Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
140 calories
11 g total fat (2.5 g sat)
7 g carbohydrate
6 g protein
1 g fiber
210 mg sodium
Monday, March 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
I loved reading Green Eggs and Ham! Did you know he wrote Green Eggs and Ham on a bet?? He was bet he could not write a book using 50 words or less. Well, he did.
I also love eggs, but don't like pesto. I really wanted La Madeliene's quiche today, but decided to make one instead
ZUCCHINI QUICHE
Ingredients
4 Zucchini
1 & 1/2 C shredded mozerella
1/2 C. ham
3 T Parmasean Cheese
3/4 C egg sub.
1/2 C mile
1/2 T. salt
dash garlic powder
Dash Paprika
Directions
Slice Zucchini thinkly and saute with garlic powder, a spray of pam and a bit of water. When finished drain excess liquid.
In a bowl, mix cheese, ham, egg, half of paramesean and salt
Place zucchini in the bottoms of mini-muffins that have been sprayed with Pam. Next pour over cheese mixture. add a bit more zucchini, and top with paramesean and paprika.
Bake at 350 until set, about 20 mintues .
I also love eggs, but don't like pesto. I really wanted La Madeliene's quiche today, but decided to make one instead
ZUCCHINI QUICHE
Ingredients
4 Zucchini
1 & 1/2 C shredded mozerella
1/2 C. ham
3 T Parmasean Cheese
3/4 C egg sub.
1/2 C mile
1/2 T. salt
dash garlic powder
Dash Paprika
Directions
Slice Zucchini thinkly and saute with garlic powder, a spray of pam and a bit of water. When finished drain excess liquid.
In a bowl, mix cheese, ham, egg, half of paramesean and salt
Place zucchini in the bottoms of mini-muffins that have been sprayed with Pam. Next pour over cheese mixture. add a bit more zucchini, and top with paramesean and paprika.
Bake at 350 until set, about 20 mintues .
Sunday, March 1, 2009
2nd Fill and Sugar Free
I am a bit late with this post. I had my 2nd fill on Feb. 14, 2009. This time I felt the poke, and could feel the band tighten. I had lost 12 pounds in the 6 weeks since my first fill. Yea!!
Sugar Free NOT
I had such severe gas pains on Thursday evening, and could not figure out what happened. Now my husband and I did eat out and I had a bit of chocolate cream pie. But these pains were about 2:00 Am. I finally realized that it was the Sugar Free Klondike bar that I had had. I looked on the label and saw it was made with Manitol. ;(
I am so glad one of the companies I am a consultant with, The Gourmet Cupboard has a large line of Sugar Free items that use Splenda.
Sugar Free NOT
I had such severe gas pains on Thursday evening, and could not figure out what happened. Now my husband and I did eat out and I had a bit of chocolate cream pie. But these pains were about 2:00 Am. I finally realized that it was the Sugar Free Klondike bar that I had had. I looked on the label and saw it was made with Manitol. ;(
I am so glad one of the companies I am a consultant with, The Gourmet Cupboard has a large line of Sugar Free items that use Splenda.
In the Beginning
This was after I had lost about 50 pounds, as you can see my blouse is just hanging on me. Which is good!
November 16, 2008
Ok, I have been
~plump
~big
~overweight
~large
~chubby
~plus size
~obese: of course this is from Doctor ;(
~ fluffy: Love this one
~fat HATE this one!!!
most of my life.
When I graduated from HS I weighed 245 pounds. I look at pictures of my then and think wow I was kinda small. So I am on my journey to get below 245 pounds again!
I have always been satisfied with my weight as I could do most everything, but in the last several years it has gotten where I can't. I think the reason I never really tried to lose weight is because my vitals have always been excellent.
I gained extra weight in the last few years and really have a hard time walking around now.My parents have always wanted me to lose weight: bribery: clothes, money, etc. and a few years ago my mom started talking about bypass. Really did not want to even consider this.
Two years ago, mom told me about the lapband. I was not ready then, but now I am. I have done all my tests, etc. The doctor wanted me to go to the cardiologists because I am over 50 and my BMi is also over 50 ;(. I went and everything is just fine!!
The reasons I want to have this done:
~I want to walk easier
~ Husband and I want to go on a cruise again, and I want to be able to walk around the ship plus get off at the ports of call
~I want to go into a clothing shop: even if plus size and buy off the rack. I have been ordering from Making it Big for several years now.
~On that note: I want a pair of jeans and I want a pair of pants that is not elastic waisted.
I started my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. The nurse said I could do proteins, and was surprised when I said liquid. For me it is easier to give up all instead of some.
I use the Gladiator protein powder in vanilla that I get at Smoothie King: it has 45 gr. of protein in it.My lapband surgery is the day before Thanksgiving, so I have to convince husband to go out the next day and have Thanksgiving dinner, maybe with my folks, even though I know it will be pointless ;)
November 25, 2008
I have been experimenting with shakes the last 2 weeks.
8 oz. milk
2 scoops Gladiator vanilla protein powder ( 45 g. protein: get at smoothie king)
2 T. SF cheesecake instant pudding
2 T. SF DaVinci raspberry syrup I got this at Target or Wal-Mart, but you can order it from their website.)
3 handfuls of ice
Blend all in a blender:
this will make about 32 oz. of shake.
November 30, 2008
I got to the surgery center at 6:20 on November 26, they took me in at 6:45, and I went into surgery at 7:45. At 8:50 the doctor came out and told my husband and folks that everything went well. I woke up at 9:25, got out of bed at 9:40 had an x-ray and was walking out of the surgery center at 10:30!! My husband said he saw me walking out on the arm of the 98 pound nurse.
I had NO PAIN, NO NAUSEA, NO GAS. I was very glad, since I had expected it all from what I had been told.
Today is Friday and I have only taken my pain medicine once: and that was so I could sleep. I tried some soup broth today, so far so great.
Oh, and I almost forgot: from my 2 week pre-op weight to the day of surgery, I had lost 30 more pounds.
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