On Dec. 20, actress Brittany Murphy dies sudden death at age 32.
Brittany Murphy looking very skinny
Drugs. Anorexia. Stress.
I really don’t know what caused it.
But, during her impressive career, she captivated audiences with a unique style and talent. Her role on King of the Hill as Luanne even opened my eyes up to the possibilities of southern gals.
Most importantly, her sudden departure raises awareness for the rest of us — what is it that can be gained from this loss?
Was she already predicting her demise?
In one of her last interviews, just days before her sudden death, she gave us clues into her inner state. Aside from seeming somewhat disconnected, her closing remarks raised red flags.
A young, blonde interviewer was in the closing stages of the interview by complimenting Brittany Murphy, saying, “You are gorgeous.”
Murphy's last public appearance
Murphy responds, “You are! Thank you. Can I have your (beautiful blonde) hair in my next life…please?”
The interviewer says, “Oh my god, are you kidding me?”
Murphy’s quick retort, “NO!”
The young blonde interviewer jokingly asks, “Can I be you in my next life?”
Brittany Murphy, a stunning beauty, was far from immune from the constant image bombardment of younger, even more beautiful women. Open any woman’s magazine, and prepare to face the burden of decreased self esteem from the impossible beauty standards of models selling your favorite products.
With Brittany in the public eye, her butt and boobs constantly seen on 30 foot movie screens, it is difficult to have a solid social support system. The best way to live a healthy lifestyle is to be immersed in positive social support — it’s called having good friends and not exposing yourself to the negative gossip.
Poor nutrition may be fully responsible for Murphy’s loss.
I stand by these words: Healthy nutrition can cure, prevent, or improve any disease known to man. The peer pressures of the “perfect weight” and “model figures” are social diseases which can be solved from within by a healthy lifestyle involving variety of foods.
Had Murphy consumed three balanced meals per day, plus snacks, in the form of whole foods, she could still be expressing her beautiful talent to the world.
It is very hard to recognize social disease within us, because they are so blinding. We rationalize, we deny, and we ignore. The solution begins with an awareness that leads to a personalized journey embracing healthy habits and positive social support.
May Brittany Murphy rest in peace, with contributions that shall forever live on through the expressions of her craft.
Today a customer purchased $90 of Acai juice because, “this stuff actually works. I’ve lost ten pounds already.”
If testimonials weren’t influential, I’m not sure how we could sell a lot of these products. Thats Social Proof in action.
The following list exposes the claims of common Natural Weight Loss Supplements available in your local health store.
1. The Tea-based Fat Burner
Research has proven that Green Teaboosts metabolism and fat burning, in addition to being a great source of antioxidants.
For most people, a Tea-based fat burner is a healthy option that works over time.
2. Natural Appetite Suppresent
If you’re looking to suppress your appetite, stay away from Alfalfa because it will do the opposite. On the other hand, many people find benefits from using a particular plant supplement that tricks your mind into thinking it’s full.
Hoodia gordonii has minimal science to establish fact, but most people find that it works as it claims. You take this an hour before your meals and you will have a smaller appetite.
The drawback? I think your body does NOT enjoy being tricked all the time, because over a few weeks, many of my customers have said the effects stopped working. The body simply adapts.
You might find benefit if you are going on an exotic vacation in three weeks and need to slim down, but this does not seem like a long term solution.
3. Herbal Sugar Killer
Imagine, for a moment, chewing on a leaf and losing your ability to taste sugar. It’s true.
Chewing on Gymnema sylvestre will block your tongue’s sweet taste receptors and turn your ice cream dessert into a melting pile of revolt.
So internally, it seems to reduce glucose from entering into the blood stream from the intestines. Thus, having a blood sugar lowering effect.
Will it work for you? Maybe, but if you still eat sweets, I wonder where all the glucose is going to go…
4. Fiber Filler Upper
You have probably heard how fiber can fill you up without the calories. No doubt in my mind that fiber is a highly valuable nutrient that contributes to a healthy colon, smooth bowel movements, and fat loss.
The Fiber strategy is one that I definitely find myself backing.
One of our most popular weight loss fiber blends is called PGx, which seems to be a powerful regulator in blood sugar levels. You take it 30 minutes before meals and the fiber begins to absorb liquids, expands, and makes you want to eat less food during your subsequent meal.
Aside from the weight management benefits, the idea of disease prevention and smooth movements is so valuable that you would have to be a** backwards not to recognize it.
Relax, it’s a joke. But, If you already consume 35 grams of fiber per day, then chances are that you’re probably not overweight.
Since most people don’t get enough fiber from nutrition, a fiber supplement can promote healthy weight loss.
5. EXTREME BURN PILLS
These are on a whole other level. They affect your body’s natural metabolism with a significant blend of herbs, amino acids, stimulants, or chemicals. Some names you may recognize include Redline, Hydroxycut, Hot Rox, and Ripped Fuel.
Common side effects include feeling jittery, increased heart rate, warmer body temperature, poor sleep, loss of muscle mass, and an empty wallet.
On the other hand, benefits are an increased metabolism, very high energy, and a cool looking bottle.
These aren’t healthy, don’t give sustainable fat loss, and are really expensive. But I’m all about freedom of choice, and if a customer wants me to tell him which one is the strongest — well it just makes my job easy because I can bring in big profit for my company.
6. Acai Berry Juice / Capsules
Known for its exotic origin in the depth of the Amazon forest, this berry has found its way into pop culture from Oprah to your grandma. How do you even pronounce it anyway?
I pronounce it “Ah-Sigh-E” and gain instant street cred from my customers. Either way, Acai is a mass marketed supplement in America that only comes in juice, powder, or pill form. The fresh berries are not viable in our market.
Acai is known as a super antioxidant, with other benefits including healthy fat and protein.
Truth: Acai is a very healthy and nutritious supplement.
Myth: Acai burns more fat than a cup of coffee.
Anything with caffeine will likely produce greater fat oxidation effects than Acai.
The people who benefit most from Acai are those who already have a somewhat poor diet. Adding acai to a bad diet is like adding Michael Jordan to a high school basketball team: The team will still not be very good by professional standards, but the star player brings up the value of the team.
If you are already eating a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables, acai is unnecessary, but feel free to indulge if you have the spare money and curiosity.
I only support TWO of the above fat burners.
Can you guess which ones?
Take a moment to notice the ones you are attracted towards most.
Based on overall health and effectiveness, I would support Green Tea fat burners, and Fiber Filler Uppers as a means of promoting healthy weight loss.
The extreme weight loss pills might take you for a ride, but they will leave you worse off than where you started.
Diet and exercise
Lets keep it real, my friends.
The best Fat Loss known to man
This blog is as close as you’ll come to the magic pill. The reason is that here at Ellison Fitness, we’re all about nutrition and effective exercise — because it works.
Check the blog archive for meal strategies that keep you lean and satisfied.
As a role model for millions, Kim’s NEW body another loss for women’s body image in America.
The OLD Curvy Kim
Kim Kardashian is a household name — you’ve seen her laugh, cry, act snotty, and entertain us with her lifestyle of luxury. As a spokesman for the male species, I was first introduced to her not from the front — but from the behind: you know what I’m talking about.
For a long time, Kim has been a champion of curves, a bootylicious babe, and a beauty icon with thighs thicker than a Thanksgiving turkey. All the while, she was damn proud of it too!
But woe is me — the powerful world of media and money have penetrated another celebrity’s soul — and as a result, it is another loss for women everywhere.
Quick Trim (TM) sponsored by Kim Kardashian is NOT the root of all evil.
I do not feel that Fat Burning diet pills are the root of all evil — but merely a symptom of society’s failure to prioritize the healing power of whole foods.
For those that don’t know, Quick Trim sells four products to young women:
The Quick Trim (TM) line
Celluslim: “Body Sculpting Gel” to help you reduce visibility of cellulite.
Fast Cleanse: “48 hour super diet” which is a fruit juice/fiber mixture.
Extreme Burn: “Burn 8,000 more calories per month” with this caffeine pill.
Burn and Cleanse: “Burn Calories All Day, Detox at Night!” which is caffeine + antioxidants + herbs.
The Problem
On her blog, Kim says, “When there are products available like Quick Trim, it’s so much easier to lose the extra pounds you’ve been dying to get rid of!”
The NEW (way too slim) Quick Trim (TM) Kim!
Picture it...a thousand young girls who could otherwise save their money for financial security and natural foods — instead being seduced by quick fixes, sponsored by beauty idol Kim Kardashian.
I congratulate Kim on her crazy abs, but seek to emphasize the power of good eating.
My vision is to revolutionize how society views weight loss. We must avoid placing value on the lifestyles that make us feel envy.
In realizing the vision of physical and emotional harmony, we shouldfocusour energy on the whole foods for which they can endow both man and women with almost certain vitality.
Food comes first.
The better you eat, the better you feel — leanness occurs naturally from intelligent eating.
Besides, no one really knows whether or not Kim Kardashian is actually a happy person.
Brittany Murphy, a stunning beauty, was far from immune from the constant image bombardment of younger, even more beautiful women. Open any woman’s magazine, and prepare to face the burden of decreased self esteem from the impossible beauty standards of models selling your favorite products.
