The LATEST “400 Calorie Diet”: Fad or Fraud?

The latest diet sweeps the nation…could it be the answer?

You’ve heard somebody say, “I want to lose 10 pounds by next month.” But, by next month, they might not have lost 10 pounds — and what about two months from then?

Fad Diet, no good.

Fad diets are followed by well intentioned people who are  irrationally determined to follow unsafe diet advice with no regard to actual nutritional facts.

The 400 Calorie diet will make you lose weight, at a hefty cost

What kind of weight will I lose?

  • Water weight
  • Lean muscle
  • Small amounts of body fat

How will I feel?

  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Constipated
  • Irritable
  • Lack of concentration
  • Intolerance to cold

What happens after I finish my 400 calorie diet?

  • Revert to old eating patterns
  • Gain the weight back
  • Dissatisfied with body
  • Lower self esteem
  • Tired and hungry

The best weight loss happens by eating to be healthy, not dieting to lose weight.

Eat healthy, lose weight.

If you aren’t losing weight, then you aren’t eating healthy.

Some people think they eat healthy, but the necessary realization is that if you really are eating healthy, you will find yourself with a nice lean body.

I’m not judging you when I see you — but I can easily gather information based off of what I see. Everything from skin complexion, weight, energy levels, and additional markers will indicate levels of health.

What I’m saying is that, you can’t BS me about eating healthy.

If you really are eating healthy, it will show.

Meanwhile, people who make themselves available for success, can enact the positive behaviors necessary for healthy weight and true body satisfaction. Don’t we all just want to feel comfortable in our own skin?

Nutrition, Immunity, and Digestion

Why is Fruit Sexy?

Antioxidant-rich fruits make skin glow, boost attractiveness.

I bet you’ve never had a pimple in your entire life, huh?” says my co-worker, Michelle. Of course — I have — but truthfully, I don’t remember the last time.

Just Delightful!

If you’ve ever had a zit, if your skin has been too pale to party, or if you’ve ever wondered the secret to good skin — it has nothing to do with sun from tropical beaches.

Could it be that the orange colored carotenes found in fruits boost your physical attractiveness?

Researchers say Yes: Participants rated the rosiest colored faces as healthiest and most attractive.

The preference for more golden or ‘yellow-toned’ skin as healthier might be explained by the ‘carotenoid pigments‘ that we get from the fruit and vegetables in our diet.

Carotenoids:

  • Orange, yellow, and red pigments found in fruits and vegetables
  • Powerful antioxidants
  • Soak up dangerous compounds in body
  • Awesome immunity boosters
  • Help your skin…G-L-O-W!

It’s about what you eat, not how much you eat

So enjoy the fruits of your labor, for rosy skin and a happy whim.

And did I mention that Grapefruits are in season?

Nutrition, Immunity, and Digestion

What ONE Simple Step had Kate Hudson lose 20 POUNDS?

Weight loss can get complicated: Not so for Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson, stunning appeal

One simple step helped Kate Hudson lose 20 Pounds for an upcoming film.

What was the ONE thing that Kate Hudson did to lose 20 pounds??

I’ll give you a hint — it has nothing to do with acai berry, the zone diet, or Jenny Craig.

Easier said than done, but more effective than anything else.

Quit

Drinking

Alcohol.

“I love my glass of wine. I love tequila. To be in New York for two weeks and not have one beverage! I’m not sure I’ve ever done that.” -Kate Hudson

We don’t all want to be like Kate Hudson

I mean, who would like to date Alex Rodriguez anyway? Not me, not in this lifetime.

But we can take the lesson from Kate, drop the alcoholic drinks — especially cocktails — and the fat shall begin to dissolve into oblivion. More realistically, have your cake and eat it too: by drinking in moderation.

Cheers, mate.

Nutrition, Immunity, and Digestion

Micro-Bacteria for Weight LOSS??

Some internal bacteria “help” you hold on to body fat.

Researchers have implanted mice with human intestinal microbes — both from average weight people and overweight people. The results are remarkable…

"Pro-Biotics"Probiotics are getting even more attention for Weight Loss! Overweight people have a higher type of bacteria that actually makes them gain more fat. But, How can Probiotics help us Burn Fat?

Two families of bacteria studied

1. Firmicutes

  • “Bad” bacteria
  • Responsible for excess body fat retention
  • Do not provide host with as many vitamins and minerals

2. Bacteroidetes

  • “Good” bacteria for weight loss
  • Promotes lower body fat levels
  • Generates essential vitamins and minerals for health of host

Probiotic foods for weight loss CONFIRMED

Healthy internal bacteria has been known to promote healthy digestion, immune strength, clear skin, anti-inflammatory, and the list goes on. Now we know that the balance of human flora is also closely related to Weight Loss.

More resources:

TOP Probiotic Foods

Top 5 Ways to Keep your Internal Flora Healthy: Love thy Friendly Bugs

Nutrition, Immunity, and Digestion

Pause, Harmonize, and Deal with stress

Your healthy response to stress is fundamental for health and happiness.

Enjoy the scents, sensations

Perhaps you recognize the rose as a symbol for love and romance, and rightly so. The rose is a natural stress reliever, yet so much more — an uplifter engaging in emotional paradise.

The rejuvenating qualities of rose can be found in the form of essential oils, through the practice of aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy

The art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit.

Essential oils can be found in your local health store.

So take a moment for yourself — a gift from the world of holistic health — to uplift your spirits through the power of sensation.

Pause, and relax to discover the harmony of scent, through the balance of emotion. Bathe yourself in nature’s refreshing offer to realize the spirit of passion and uplifting. Breathe in… and notice stress dissolve… forward into the rhythm of life.

Power of the Mind