Weight Loss Guaranteed!

Considering the
facts that 100 million Americans are either obese or overweight and that the
number one New Year’s resolution for most of us is weight loss, one of the most
surprising points about pound reduction is how simple it is to do. However, simple is not easy. In other words, while the biochemical principles
involved in losing fat are not complicated in theory, in actual practice, the steps
involved are more than likely to meet with resistance. That’s because, human beings are creatures of
habit and we HATE change. In fact, while
most people think that the most common fears are the fears of death or public
speaking or maybe the fear of the IRS, in actuality, what these, as well as all
fears have as their common denominator, is the fear of CHANGE. So if your fear of changing your lifestyle
and habits is too great, the only way you will accomplish the change of body
contour that comes with weight loss is probably going to be by using ephedrine
or Fastin or some or some other pharmacological furnishing. If however, you are truly ready to face the
changes that a thinner you mandate, the following are the only 10 steps you
need to take in the formation of a new skinnier you. And, what’s even better, as a reward for
taking the following steps, in addition to losing weight you will also:
-
drop
your blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health
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improve
blood sugar and diabetic or pre-diabetic symptoms
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reduce
your risks of cancer and degenerative diseases
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improve
skin health
-
have
more energy
-
feel
a whole lot better

10 Steps to GUARANTEED Weight Loss

1)
Reduce
(eliminate) intake of insulin-spiking foods (breads, pasta, cereal, potatoes, corn, beans,
rice, fruit juice, soda, candy, desserts etc.).
2)
Strengthen
insulin with supplements (chromium, vanadium, thiamin, niacin, magnesium, zinc,
alpha lipoic acid etc.).
3)
Replace
insulin spiking foods with generous amounts of high quality protein (whey
protein, slightly cooked or raw eggs, hempseed protein powder, and fish.)
4)
Use
lots of unprocessed and essential fatty acid rich oils, preferably unheated
(Udo’s Blend, coconut, olive, macadamia nut, butter).
5)
The
bulk of calories should come from veggies of all varieties and colors (easy on
yam, beat and carrot). Daily intake
should be at least one pound of veggies for every 50 pounds of body
weight. Blend veggies with oils and
Celtic sea salt. Create veggies snacks.
6)
Stay
away from food allergens.
7)
Ingest
stomach stretching, non-caloric substances (fluids and fiber) with all meals. Drink copious amounts of water throughout the
day. Many times we eat foods when all we
really need is water. Distinguish hunger
from thirst!
8)
There
are two kinds of eating. The kind of
eating we WANT to do and the kind of eating we HAVE to do. Have to do eating occurs rarely. The large majority of caloric intake is not
based on need but rather on social and psycho-emotional requirements. Eat when hungry and DO NOT EAT when not
hungry (social, habit, taste, fun, boredom, etc.). And most importantly, daily nutritional
supplementation can significantly reduce reduce the amount of eating you have
to do.
9)
Use
metabolic stimulating and fat burning nutrients (B-complex, carnitine,
glutamine, iodine, Omega-3 EFAs, taurine, methionine etc.).
10) Drink water with Celtic Sea Salt and
nutrient drinks (e.g. Beyond Tangy Tangerine™) throughout the day.

If you have at least 5 or 10 pounds of weight to lose and you follow these 10 simple (if not easy!) steps, you will drop pounds, GUARANTEED!

Think Zinc! Part 1

In Dr. Ananda PrasadIn's seminal book “The Biochemistry of Zinc”, the nutritional chemist’s go-to guide for all things zinc, there is ample picture proof of the tragedy of deficiencies in the super, unbelievable important mineral. Page after page of photographs taken of children and adults who suffer from nutritional lack of zinc depict the impact of deprivation of this vital nutrient. Stunted growth, skin lesions, hair loss, wasting away syndromes, where the body becomes emaciated and frail, are all vividly portrayed. And zinc deficiency can cause less dramatic health problems too: immunity, skin and bone, the brain, the eye, reproductive and general hormone health, and blood sugar balance and insulin and digestive integrity largely depend on the presence of this incredibly important nutritional metal.
The scariest thing about zinc deficiency is its frequency, which makes it one of the most significant and widespread nutritional deficiencies in the world. 1 out 3 people world-wide is at risk for zinc deficiency and in developing countries, where cereals and grains (which contain zinc-binding compounds and are often-times grown on zinc deficient soils) provide the bulk of caloric intake, it is the 5th leading risk for disease.
Zinc is involved in over 200 different enzyme systems in the body. In other words, if there is any manner of deficiency, literally hundreds of biological systems will be operating at less than peak efficiency. The net result of zinc deficiency is a body that is dramatically less effective at growing, repairing and cogitating and is less able to perform, thrive and resist stress and disease.
Zinc is a key component of the body's wound healing system. This can be especially helpful pre and post surgery. And, one of the best ways to help heal a sore throat and shorten the duration of a cold or a flu) is to suck on zinc lozenges. Most people notice relief within a day.
Zinc may be the single most important nutrient for acne-prone skin. In a laboratory, acneic lesions can be induced in animals by creating zinc deficiencies. Anyone who suffers from acne or acne-like blemishes should consider add a daily 50mg dose of zinc to well-rounded supplement program.
Pregnant women would be especially wise to watch out for zinc deficiencies. Not only does the developing fetus benefit from this critical nutrient, but deficiencies are associated with the development of stretch marks. And mothers to-be should be aware that there is scientific literature that indicates that zinc deficiency may persist for generations. In an article published in the journal “Science”, test animals who were deprived of zinc demonstrated a depressed immune system that persisted for 3 generations! Men get special benefits too. Supplementing with zinc is one of the best ways to protect the prostate. It’s important for improving sperm count, semen is especially rich in zinc. And, zinc’s supportive role in testosterone metabolism has given the mineral a well-deserved reputation as nutritional support for libido. Perhaps this accounts for the notoriety that oysters and the Colorado variety, Rocky Mountain oysters (which are both relatively high zinc) get for being aphrodisiacs.
Zinc is plays a critical part brain function and mental health. It’s been used to treat autism, ADHD and depression. Low levels in children have been associated with learning disabilities. In the 1970’s Dr. Carl Pfeiffer reported that zinc supplementation, when taken with Vitamin B6 was 95% per cent successful in treating certain types of schizophrenia.
There’s an important relationship between zinc and vitamin A. Zinc is required for Vitamin A to be activated and transported in the body. In the absence of zinc, Vitamin A deficiency is sure to follow. Vitamin A is required for eye, skin, bone, and heart and brain health and is also an important part of the immune system. In other words, in addition to all of the problems directly associated with a lack of zinc, deprivation of this key mineral can also induce a long list of Vitamin A deficiency symptoms as well.
We'll continue with some practical ways to maintain Zinc health in a coming post...